· The terrifying Ringwraiths were once powerful kings and sorcerers among Men until they were tempted by the power of the Ring and damned to serve Sauron.
· Ringwraiths wear black hooded cloaks and travel on horseback.
· The nine Ringwraiths, also known as Nazgul or Black Riders, are ordered by their master, Sauron to find the ring and bring it back to him.
· The Leader of the Ringwraiths is known as the Witch-King.
· As with others corrupted by the ring, Ringwraiths are invisible to normal eyes and can only be seen because of their clothing.
· Ringwraiths have a keen sense of smell and extremely poor vision.